Quiz 2: Thorax Flashcards
origin of anterior scalene
C3-C6 transverse process
insertion of anterior scalene
1st rib
origin of middle scalene
C1-C2 transverse processes
C3-C7 transverse processes
insertion of middle scalene
1st rib
origin of posterior scalene
C5-C7 transverse processes
insertion of posterior scalene
2nd rib
scalene action
Ribs mobile: elevates upper ribs
Ribs fixed: flexes C-spine to SAME side
flexes neck
external intercostal origin/insertion
lower rib to upper margin of next lower rib
origin/insertion of internal intercostal
lower rib to upper margin of next lower rib
origin/insertion of innermost intercostal
lower rib to upper margin of next lower rib
external intercostal action
elevate ribs
support intercostal spaces
stabilize chest wall
internal/innermost intercostal action
depress ribs
support intercostal spaces
stabilize chest wall
subcostal origin/insertion
lower ribs to inner surface of ribs 2-3 below
subcostal action
depress ribs (expiration)
transversus thoracis origin
sternum and xiphoid process
transversus thoracis insertion
2nd - 6th ribs
tranversus thoracis action
weakly depress ribs
subclavius origin
1st rib
subclavius insertion
clavicle
subclavius action
steady clavicle in sternoclavicular joint
pectoralis minor origin
3rd-5th ribs